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ALMSHOUSES

by Brian Bailey

Published by Robert Hale. 1st. 1988

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A fascinating insight into these ancient, charitable institutions which form a significant part of our national heritage. B/w illustrations. B/w photos.

Light wear to cover edges. Wrapper is edge-creased and a little faded to spine.

ISBN: 0709032927
Stock no. 2113397

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Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • List of Illustrations
  • 1 Pity or Piety? The Medieval Hospital
  • 2 The Black Death and a Century of Changes
  • 3 The Tudor Call to Alms
  • 4 Religious Foundations and the Rise of Capitalism
  • 5 Private Charity in a Secular Century
  • 6 Restrained Benevolence in the Victorian Era
  • 7 Almshouses Today - a Survival Story
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index

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